Lazarus v. Hagensick

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE McGLOON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff company filed suit against defendants charging tortious interference with certain contracts. A jury was selected, and trial commenced. Upon completion of plaintiffs opening statement, the trial court invited defendants to move for what it referred to as a directed verdict. They did so, and the trial court granted the motion and dismissed plaintiffs complaint on the grounds that no cause of action had been stated by plaintiffs complaint or opening statement. Plaintiff appeals this dismissal.

We reverse and remand.

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